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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,993.31, 289,792.08 and 114,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,993.31, 289,792.08 and 114,501.60 is: 158,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,993.31 : 289,792.08 = 114,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,993.31/289,792.08 = 114,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,993.31x = 289,792.08 × 114,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,993.31x = 33,181,656,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,181,656,827.33/209,993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,012.92

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